GAIL (India) Limited and Hindustan Copper Limited Join Forces to Advance Critical Mineral Resources

New Delhi, August 7, 2025 – Two major players in the Indian mineral resources arena, GAIL (India) Limited and Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL), have inked a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to combine their expertise in exploring and developing critical mineral resources within India and on a global scale.

The MoU was formalized by Shri Sanjay Agarwal, Executive Director (Business Development and Exploration & Production) of GAIL, and Shri Binod Kumar Gupta, Executive Director (Mining)- Resource Planning at HCL. The signing ceremony was graced by the esteemed presence of Shri R.K. Singhal, Director (Business Development) at GAIL, and Shri Sanjeev K. Singh, the Chairman and Managing Director of HCL, alongside senior officials from both organizations.

This collaborative endeavor between Hindustan Copper and GAIL signifies a pivotal moment in India’s critical mineral sector. It has the potential to bolster the nation’s self-reliance in essential resources, thereby supporting the burgeoning technology and clean energy industries. Moreover, it underscores India’s dedicated focus on sustainable progress and the imperative to lessen reliance on imported resources by fortifying local mining and mineral processing capabilities.

The MoU symbolizes a proactive stride towards unleashing the vast mineral wealth of India while also venturing into strategic opportunities on a global scale. This partnership underscores the shared commitment of both entities towards national advancement, technological innovation, and sustainable resource stewardship.